University of Michigan - Flint

University of Michigan-Flint

Music Education

Visit the Music Education Department website.

Why study Music?

Communicate. Not with words, but with a symphony of notes, rising and falling to tell your story. Focus on your passion and choose a degree path that fits your interests. Students interested in becoming a music major are required to audition and can contact the department for more information.

Why study Music at the University of Michigan-Flint?

  • One-on-One. Don’t get lost in the crowd. Our music majors learn with private voice and instrumental instructors as well as in group settings. Push yourself to accept the challenge and take your talents to the next level!
  • Music Education. Share the wonder, beauty and rewards of the arts with the next generation. Pair your talents and interest in music with one of the best education programs in the state. Earn your Bachelor of Music Education and make a difference.
  • Performance. Work in harmony with your peers through groups such as the Wind Symphony, the University Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, Chamber Music and the Percussion Band among many others. University of Michigan – Flint performance groups play at university events and give concerts throughout the year.
  • Up Close. The University of Michigan – Flint is just a couple of blocks away from the Flint Institute of Music, reap benefits in the form of performance groups, performances and working with rising stars.
  • Go International! Take advantage of our Study Abroad and spend a semester gaining a world education. We offer a wide variety of programs each year, and if we don’t have something that piques your interest, we’ll help you find something that does!

    • What can I do with a degree in Music from the University of Michigan-Flint?

    A degree in music from the University of Michigan-Flint prepares students for careers as successful educators, performers, composers and cultural leaders. The music department boasts a 100% job placement rate since 1990. Some of our music students have chosen to continue their studies in graduate school while others have gone on to successful careers with their Bachelor’s degree in the following fields:

    • Education
    • Music Composition
    • Tour Management
    • Administration
    • Performance
    • Instrument Maintenance

    Discover More:

    Visit the Music Education Department website.